Sermons from July 2023
A Fork in the Road of Life
The Fork in the Road of Life Luke 5:11 “So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.” Sunday, July 30, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Luke 5:1-3 1One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.…
Why We Do VBS
Why We Do VBS Sunday, July 23, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: VBS is hard. Why is it worth it? Every year, the biggest and hardest project takes place in the Summer, usually near the end of July or the beginning of August. It is Vacation Bible School. Starting tonight, and going through Thursday night, upwards of 60 children from the church and neighborhood will gather for skits, music, games, snacks…
The Greatness of God
The Greatness of God Matthew 14:22-33; 1 Kings 19:9-18 Sunday, July 9, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Introduction: A husband and wife were having a bad day. They were arguing a lot until the wife got fed up and said to just write her a note if he really wanted to talk to her. He agreed, so for the rest of the day they passed notes here and there. At night the husband left a note…
The Gift of Freedom
The Gift of Freedom Exodus 3:9-10; 2 Corinthians 3:17 Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Introduction I remember reading an old interview in Life Magazine with young people in India who were members of the “Untouchables.” The interviewer asked of their goals, hopes and dreams for their life. They didn’t understand the concepts. They were born in a caste where such things were not allowed, so to think they could ever aspire to anything…